Senate Democrats Prepare Subpoenas for Supreme Court Gift Controversy

Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee plan to issue subpoenas for three influential conservatives, Harlan Crow, Robin Arkley II, and Leonard Leo, as part of their investigation into Supreme Court ethics. The committee has received limited information and refusals to comply regarding conservative justices accepting undisclosed gifts and trips paid for by billionaires. The Democrats argue that these gifts allow individuals with business before the Court to gain private access to the justices while avoiding public scrutiny. The vote for the subpoenas is expected to take place on November 9, with a potential one-week delay requested by Republicans. The Democrats' push for the Supreme Court to adopt a code of conduct continues, as Chief Justice John Roberts declined an invitation to testify before the committee in April.